Ronald Reagan CVN 76 under construction
Newport News, Virginia (Mar. 16, 2000) The lower bow unit of the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is lowered into place at the Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding facility. File# 000316-N-0000W-015
Ronald Reagan CVN 76 under construction
Newport News, Virginia (Mar. 16, 2000) The lower bow unit of the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is lowered into place at the Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding facility. U.S. Navy photo. File#... more
Ronald Reagan CVN 76 under construction
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Ronald Reagan CVN 76 under construction
Newport News, Virginia (Nov. 11, 2000) The island structure of the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is lifted into place at the Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding facility. File# 001111-N-0000D-001
CVN 76 Under Construction
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia (Nov. 11, 2000) The island structure of the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is lifted into place at Newport News Shipbuilding. Photo Courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding. File# ... more
Marines assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadr...
ARABIAN GULF (May. 20, 2001) Marines assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 146 prepare to load ordnance onto an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CV... more
Two Boatswain's Mates observe the arrival of a pallet during a repleni...
Persian Gulf (Mar. 04, 2001) Two Boatswain's Mates observe the arrival of a pallet during a replenishment at sea (RAS) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan and embarked Ca... more
Christening Ceremony for Ronald Reagan CVN 76
Newport News, Virginia (Mar. 04, 2001) The President of the United States, George W. Bush speaks to honored guests and participants during the christening ceremony for the U.S. Navy's newest nuclear powered air... more
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Adam Rhodes, mans a sound powered phone abo...
Persian Gulf (Mar. 04, 2001) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Adam Rhodes, mans a sound powered phone aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment at sea (RAS). Reagan and embarked Carrier Air Wing One Fo... more
Former 1st Lady Nancy Reagan christens CVN 76
Newport News, Virginia (Mar. 04, 2001) The President of the United States, George W. Bush and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, William P. Frick watch as former First Lady Nancy... more
Two Boatswain's Mates observe the arrival of a pallet during a repleni...
Persian Gulf (Mar. 04, 2001) Two Boatswain's Mates observe the arrival of a pallet during a replenishment at sea (RAS) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan and embarked Ca... more
Christening of the Ronald Reagan CVN 76
Newport News, Virginia (Mar. 04, 2001) The President of the United States, George W. Bush and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, William P. Frick watch as former First Lady, Nanc... more
Christening of the Ronald Reagan CVN 76
Newport News, Virginia (Mar. 04, 2001) The President of the United States, George W. Bush speaks to honored guests and participants during the christening ceremony for the U.S. Navy's newest nuclear powered air... more
Crewmembers from Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) cl...
Newport News, VA (Apr. 18, 2002) Crewmembers from Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) clean up the boat landing and beaches around Huntington Park in Newport News. Reagan Sailors were supporting... more
Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)
Newport News, VA (Apr. 18, 2002) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael Griffioen (left) and Lieutenant Lou Suarez from Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) pitch in to clean up the Hun... more
The Honorable Charles Allen, Vice Mayor of Newport News and Capt. Bill...
Newport News, VA (May. 02, 2002) The Honorable Charles Allen, Vice Mayor of Newport News and Capt. Bill Goodwin, Commanding Officer, Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), dedicate a park in memory... more
Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)
Simi Valley, CA (May. 02, 2002) Aviation Boatswains Mate 1st Class Ian Russell, Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailor of the Year, watches and listens to one of President Reagan's speeches o... more
Sailors assigned to Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)
Simi Valley, CA (May. 02, 2002) Sailors assigned to Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) discuss the honor of visiting President Reagan's office in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum. U.S. Nav... more
Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Bluejacket of the Y...
Simi Valley, CA (May. 02, 2002) Machinists Mate Fireman Janelle Ortiz, Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Bluejacket of the Year, and Aviation Boatswains Mate 1st Class Ian Russell, the ship's S... more
Commanding Officer Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)
Santa Barbara, CA (May. 03, 2002) Capt. Bill Goodwin, Commanding Officer Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), listens as Congresswoman Lois Capps, (D) from California's 22nd District, presents a ... more
2002 Atlantic Fleet Rifle and Pistol Championships
Dam Neck, VA (May. 10, 2002) Capt. Robert "Boggs" Ryan assigned to the Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), takes a shot from the 200-yard marker during the 2002 Atlantic Fleet Rifle and Pistol C... more
2002 Atlantic Fleet Rifle and Pistol Championships
Dam Neck, VA (May. 10, 2002) Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Carnahan assigned to the Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) replaces targets during the 2002 Atlantic Fleet Rifle and Pistol Champions... more
Sailors from Pre-commissioning Unit Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Weapons Dep...
Newport News, Va. (Sep. 04, 2002) Sailors from Pre-commissioning Unit Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Weapons Department, G-1 Division, participate in early morning physical training (PT) on the track field at Huntingto... more
PCU Ronald Reagan Sailor prepares for Patriot Day observances on the f...
Newport News, Va. (Sep. 11, 2002) Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Sophia Flores, stationed aboard Precommissioning Unit Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), lights memorial candles in remembrance of the victims of th... more
Flying a Pentagon flag over Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) headquarters
Newport News, Va. (Sep. 11, 2002) Electronics Technician 2nd Class John Palomo and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Raymond Ong prepare to fly the National Ensign outside the headquarters of Precommisioning Unit Ronal... more
Michael Reagan chats with PCU Ronald Reagan Sailors
Newport News, Va. (Oct. 30, 2002) Michael Reagan, eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, chats with Sailors assigned to the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Pre-commissioning Unit Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during... more
Michael Reagan addresses PCU Ronald Reagan Sailors
Newport News, Va. (Oct. 30, 2002) Michael Reagan, eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, addresses Sailors assigned to the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Pre-commissioning Unit Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), named... more
Mr. Chas Fagan, sculptor, is profiled next to his bronze relief of for...
Newport News, Va., (Nov. 14, 2002) Mr. Chas Fagan, sculptor, is profiled next to his bronze relief of former President Ronald Reagan that is attached to a remnant of the Berlin Wall, once separating Western Ber... more
Surgeon Dr. Hans Janovich performs a bone marrow harvest operation on ...
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. (Dec. 04, 2002) Surgeon Dr. Hans Janovich performs a bone marrow harvest operation on Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael Griffioen. The procedure ... more
Capt. Bill Goodwin, Commanding Officer Pre-commissioning Unit Ronald R...
Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, Va. (Feb. 06, 2003) Capt. Bill Goodwin, Commanding Officer Pre-commissioning Unit Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), presents a plaque to Ronald Reagan's Sailor of the... more
Acting Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Hansford T. Johnson.
Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, Va. (Apr. 14, 2003) During a resent visit the Acting Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Hansford T. Johnson thanked the crew of the Pre-commissioning Unit... more
Acting Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Hansford T. Johnson.
Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, Va. (Apr. 14, 2003) During a resent visit the Acting Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Hansford T. Johnson thanked the crew of the Pre-commissioning Unit... more
Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) passes a lighthouse...
Fort Story, Va. (May. 05, 2003) Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) passes a lighthouse located at Fort Story Army Base. Reagan Sailors and Northrop Grumman Newport News Ship Builders worked sid... more
Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) passes a lighthouse...
Fort Story, Va. (May. 05, 2003) Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) passes a lighthouse located at Fort Story Army Base. Reagan Sailors and Northrop Grumman Newport News Ship Builders worked sid... more
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan accepts the Department of the Navy�s Di...
Los Angeles, Calif. (May. 17, 2003) Former First Lady Nancy Reagan accepts the Department of the Navys Distinguished Public Service Award from the Honorable Hansford T. Johnson, acting Secretary of the Navy (SE... more
Deck department personnel assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald ...
Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (May. 27, 2003) Deck department personnel assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) fake mooring lines in the ship's forecastle as the ship prepares to depart Naval ... more
Crewmembers of the Navy�s newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ron...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Crewmembers of the Navys newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) keep with the Navy tradition of running up the gangplanks to bring the ship to life during t... more
Crewmembers of the Navy�s newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ron...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Crewmembers of the Navys newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) keep with the Navy tradition of running up the gangplanks to bring the ship to life during t... more
Crewmembers of the Navy�s newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ron...
Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Crewmembers of the Navys newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) keep with the Navy tradition of running up the gangplanks to bring the ship to... more
Crewmembers of the Navy�s newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ron...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Crewmembers of the Navys newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) keep with the Navy tradition of running up the gangplanks to bring the ship to life during t... more
Side boys render honors as the Vice President of the United States, Di...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Side boys render honors as the Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney is piped aboard for the commissioning of the Navys newest Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraft carri... more
Speakers for the commissioning ceremony of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) ...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Speakers for the commissioning ceremony of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and their guests bow their heads in silence during the invocation. The Navy's newest nuclear-powered aircraft ... more
Hundreds of spectators and media witness the commissioning of the Navy...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Hundreds of spectators and media witness the commissioning of the Navy's newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while the ship's crew stand at parade re... more
Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO),Vice President Dick C...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), his wife Mrs. Clark, Vice President Dick Cheney, his wife Mrs. Cheney and Mrs. Nancy Reagan sit together during the commissioning c... more
Capt. Bill Goodwin, Commanding Officer USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) addr...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Capt. Bill Goodwin, Commanding Officer USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) addresses a distinguished audience at the commissioning ceremony of the of the Navys newest Nimitz-class nuclear po... more
Sailors stationed aboard the Navy�s newest aircraft carrier, USS Ronal...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Sailors stationed aboard the Navys newest aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) man the rails during the commissioning ceremony. Ronald Reagan is named after the 40th Presid... more
Crewmembers of the Navy�s newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ron...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Crewmembers of the Navys newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) keep with the Navy tradition of running up the gangplanks to bring the ship to life during t... more
Sailors stationed aboard the Navy�s newest aircraft carrier, USS Ronal...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Sailors stationed aboard the Navys newest aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) man the rails during the commissioning ceremony. Ronald Reagan is named after the 40th Presid... more
Crewmembers of the Navy�s newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ron...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Crewmembers of the Navys newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) keep with the Navy tradition of running up the gangplanks to bring the ship to life during t... more
Principal speaker, Vice President Dick Cheney addresses a distinguishe...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Principal speaker, Vice President Dick Cheney addresses a distinguished audience at the commissioning ceremony of the Navys newest Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS ... more
Senator John Warner of Virginia, addresses a distinguished audience at...
Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Senator John Warner of Virginia, addresses a distinguished audience at the commissioning ceremony of the Navys newest Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS... more
U.S. Navy fighter aircraft perform a flyover at the conclusion of the...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) U.S. Navy fighter aircraft perform a flyover at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony of the Navys newest Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN... more
Hundreds of spectators and media witness the commissioning of the Navy...
Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Hundreds of spectators and media witness the commissioning of the Navy's newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while the ship's crew, sta... more
Sailors stationed aboard the Navy�s newest aircraft carrier, USS Ronal...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Sailors stationed aboard the Navys newest aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) man the rails during the commissioning ceremony. Ronald Reagan is named after the 40th Presid... more
Honors are rendered to Vice President Dick Cheney as the Navy's newest...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Honors are rendered to Vice President Dick Cheney as the Navy's newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is commissioned into service. Ronald Reagan is na... more
More than 15,000 guests, family and friends attend the commissioning o...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) More than 15,000 guests, family and friends attend the commissioning of the Navys newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) at Naval Station Norfolk. Ronald ... more
Principal speaker, Vice President Dick Cheney addresses a distinguishe...
Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Principal speaker, Vice President Dick Cheney addresses a distinguished audience at the commissioning ceremony of the Navys newest Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraf... more
Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Nancy Reagan walk through the hang...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Nancy Reagan walk through the hangar bay of the Navy's newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), at the conclusion of t... more
The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) with a 19-gun salute honoring the Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney, wh... more
Capt. Bill Goodwin, Commanding Officer USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) addr...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Capt. Bill Goodwin, Commanding Officer USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) addresses the audience at the commissioning ceremony of the of the Navys newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Ron... more
Sailors stationed aboard the Navy�s newest aircraft carrier USS Ronald...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Sailors stationed aboard the Navys newest aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) man the rails during the commissioning ceremony held aboard Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Ronald R... more
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) ship�s sponsor and Former First Lady, Nanc...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) ships sponsor and Former First Lady, Nancy Reagan, is greeted by an appreciative audience as she orders the men and women of the USS Ronald Reagan to brin... more
Aircraft fly over the newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Ronald...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) Aircraft fly over the newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in diamond formation at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony for the ship. U.S. Navy... more
U.S. Navy fighter aircraft perform a flyover at the conclusion of the ...
Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) U.S. Navy fighter aircraft perform a flyover at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony of the Navys newest Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN... more
An F/A-18 Hornet from the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadr...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet from the" Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23), makes the first "trap" aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan ... more
Catapult-Arresting Gear Officer Lt. Cmdr. Scott Smith waits for an F/A...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) Catapult-Arresting Gear Officer Lt. Cmdr. Scott Smith waits for an F/A-18 Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) to make a "touch and g... more
An SH-60F from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven (HS-7) lifts o...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) An SH-60F from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven (HS-7) lifts off the flight deck aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during the flight deck certification process off the co... more
First arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the Navy�s newest Nim...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes the first arrested landing or "trap" on the flight deck aboard the Navys newest ... more
An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23), piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Gerald Hanson, makes the first "trap" aboard the nuclear p... more
Aviation Boatswain�s Mate Airman Will E. Heard gives the signal to lif...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) Aviation Boatswains Mate Airman Will E. Heard gives the signal to lift the tail hook on an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the" Salty Dogs "of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three... more
Airman Andy Johnson helps retrieve one of three arresting cables on th...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) Airman Andy Johnson helps retrieve one of three arresting cables on the flight deck aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is condu... more
Catapult-Arresting Gear Officers, Lt. Cmdr. Scott Smith (left) and Lt....
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) Catapult-Arresting Gear Officers, Lt. Cmdr. Scott Smith (left) and Lt. Steve Wyss signal a "fouled deck" during air recovery operations aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan ... more
Aviation Boatswain�s Mate 2nd Class Juan Canales directs an F/A-18 Hor...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) Aviation Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Juan Canales directs an F/A-18 Hornet from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) to one of four steam driven catapults on the ships... more
An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23), piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Gerald Hanson, makes the first "trap" aboard the nuclear ... more
First catapult launch from the flight deck aboard the Navy�s newest Ni...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes the first catapult launch from the flight deck aboard the Navys newest Nimitz-cl... more
Mechanics assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadr...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) Mechanics assigned to the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) perform a systems check as they ready an F/A-18 Hornet for launch from the flight deck... more
Catapult Arresting Gear Officers Lt. Brad Fudge, left, Lt. Cmdr. Scott...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) Catapult Arresting Gear Officers Lt. Brad Fudge, left, Lt. Cmdr. Scott Smith, center, and Lt. Steve Wyss prepare the deck for an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Salty Dogs" of Air ... more
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) flight deck certifications.
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes a "touch-and-go" landing prior to making the first arrested landing or "trap" on... more
Airman Terrance Flournoy mans a fire hose during a flight deck fire dr...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 25, 2003) Airman Terrance Flournoy mans a fire hose during a flight deck fire drill aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is currently underway off the coast of Virginia conducting Fli... more
An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from one of four steam driven catapul...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 25, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23), launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck aboard USS... more
Airman Dylan Wondra directs aircraft on the flight deck, while an F/A-...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 25, 2003) Airman Dylan Wondra directs aircraft on the flight deck, while an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes an arreste... more
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams through the Atlantic Ocean for the f...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 25, 2003) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams through the Atlantic Ocean for the first time as a commissioned ship. Reagan is currently underway off the coast of Virginia conducting Flight De... more
An F/A-18F Super Hornet makes an arrested landing on the flight deck a...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 25, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).... more
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams through the Atlantic Ocean for the f...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 25, 2003) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams through the Atlantic Ocean for the first time as a commissioned ship. Reagan is currently underway off the coast of Virginia conducting Flight D... more
Aviation Boatswain�s Mate Airman Emery Tronchin, left, from East Orang...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 26, 2003) Aviation Boatswains Mate Airman Emery Tronchin, left, from East Orange, N.J. and Aviation Boatswains Mate 1st Class James Dennis from San Antonio, Texas, communicate with deck edg... more
Lt. Benjamin VanBuskirk gives the signal to launch a T-45 Goshawk
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 26, 2003) Lt. Benjamin VanBuskirk gives the signal to launch a T-45 Goshawk assigned to the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) from the flight deck aboard US... more
Aviation Boatswain�s Mate 2nd Class Stewart Little of Darlington, S.C....
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 26, 2003) Aviation Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Stewart Little of Darlington, S.C., sets the appropriate tension for one of three arresting wires aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Rea... more
Lt. Benjamin VanBuskirk gives the signal to launch an F/A-18 Hornet
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 26, 2003) Lt. Benjamin VanBuskirk gives the signal to launch an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) from the flight deck aboard ... more
An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 27, 2003) An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven (HS-7) sits on the flight deck awaiting lift off aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is currently und... more
Lt. Richard House, Assistant Command Chaplain, (left) and Lt. Chris C...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 27, 2003) Lt. Richard House, Assistant Command Chaplain, (left) and Lt. Chris Chandler offer Holy Communion during the first underway Roman Catholic Mass aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).... more
Lt. Richard House, Assistant Command Chaplain, reads the Gospel to a c...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 27, 2003) Lt. Richard House, Assistant Command Chaplain, reads the Gospel to a congregation during the first underway Roman Catholic Mass aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is curren... more
Lt. Steven Wyss gives the signal to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 27, 2003) Lt. Steven Wyss gives the signal to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) from the flight deck aboard U... more
Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomas Padilla from Weslaco, Texas, sings the ...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 27, 2003) Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomas Padilla from Weslaco, Texas, sings the Processional hymn during the end of first underway Roman Catholic Mass aboard the newly commissioned nuclear ... more
Midshipman Daren McCulley dons a firefighting ensemble during a main s...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 28, 2003) Midshipman Daren McCulley dons a firefighting ensemble during a main space fire drill aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Midshipmen from the Naval Academy participate in a summer... more
Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Green, dons a firefighting ensemble du...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 28, 2003) Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Green, dons a firefighting ensemble during a main space fire drill aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Nav... more
Lt. Cmdr. Al Parulis (left), the ship's oral surgeon, aided by Dental ...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 28, 2003) Lt. Cmdr. Al Parulis (left), the ship's oral surgeon, aided by Dental Technician 2nd Class C.J. Garrison, applies gauze to a patients wisdom tooth during oral surgery in dental sp... more
Capt. Bill Goodwin, Commanding Officer of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), ...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 28, 2003) Capt. Bill Goodwin, Commanding Officer of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), along with Sailor of the Day recipient Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Kenneth Rice, enjoy the view from the Capt... more
The Military Sealift Command oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) moves fuel ...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 29, 2003) The Military Sealift Command oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) moves fuel lines across pulleys to begin the first underway replenishment (UNREP) with USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reag... more
Gunner�s Mate Seaman Kyle Suthers fires the first shot line to the Mil...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 29, 2003) Gunners Mate Seaman Kyle Suthers fires the first shot line to the Military Sealift Command oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) during the first underway replenishment (UNREP) with USS R... more
Seaman James Johnson (left) and Seaman Raul Correa take control of the...
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 29, 2003) Seaman James Johnson (left) and Seaman Raul Correa take control of the slack line in between the Military Sealift Command oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN ... more